Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
C7BCBA
RGB
199, 188, 186
HSL
9, 10%, 75%
HSB
9, 7%, 78%
CMYK
0, 6, 7, 22
LAB
77, 4, 2
LCH
77, 4, 33
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 30
XYZ
50, 52, 54
LUV
77, 7, 3
HWB
9, 73%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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